The National University System was established in 2001 to meet the emerging challenges and demands of education in the 21st century. The System is uniquely aligned to connect a diverse population of students to a network of innovative educational programs that are relevant to their lives, careers, and the marketplace and are delivered in a format that respects competing life priorities.

Downey, Calif. – National University, the second-largest private, nonprofit university in California, will be holding a financial aid information session this Saturday, August 10 from 12 to 1 p.m. at its online information center located in Stonewood Center at 177 Stonewood Street, Downey, California, 90241. The financial information session is free and open to the public.

The information session will introduce prospective students to National University’s financial aid applications, including the types of funding that are available. Attendees also will be able to schedule a one-on-one appointment with an admissions or financial aid advisor. Additionally, attendees will be able to review National University’s scholarship program opportunities and obtain step-by-step guidance on National’s streamlined admissions process. Prospective students are encouraged to bring their transcripts for program pre-evaluations.

Areas of study available at National University include: business and management; education; engineering, technology, and media; health and human services; liberal arts and sciences; and professional studies.

About National UniversityFounded in 1971, National University is the second-largest private, nonprofit university in California. With 30,000 students and more than 130,000 alumni, National University is the flagship institution of the National University System. National University is dedicated to making lifelong learning opportunities accessible, challenging, and relevant to a diverse population of students. Five schools and one college – the College of Letters and Sciences; the School of Business and Management; the School of Education; the School of Engineering, Technology and Media; the School of Health and Human Services; and the School of Professional Studies – offer 133 graduate and undergraduate degrees and 23 teacher credentials at more than 45 locations throughout California and across the nation. A leader in online education, National University offers more than 70 degree programs via the Internet. National University is headquartered in La Jolla, California. To learn more, visit www.nu.edu.